What is Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a chronic skin
disease. It is a result of skin cells reproducing wildly, and piling up on the
surface. It can affect any part of the body, including the nails and scalp. It
is genetic, but not contagious. Depending on the percentage of body surface
involved and the effect on the patient's quality of life, psoriasis is
classified as mild, moderate, or severe.
Symptoms of
Psoriasis
The most common symptoms of psoriasis are thick, red patches (plaques), and
dry, silvery scales. Psoriasis is most commonly found on the scalp, elbows,
knees, hands, feet, and genitals; however, it can occur anywhere on the body.
Approximately half of those with psoriasis have toenails or fingernails that are
pitted, detached, deformed, or discolored.
Plaque Psoriasis is
the most common form of the disease. It is characterized by the appearance of
raised thickened patches of red skin covered with silvery scales.
Guttate Psoriases is
recognizable by small lesions that suddenly appear on the scalp, torso, legs,
and arms.
Pustular Psoriasis is
identified by blisters of pus, which are not infectious.
Erythrodermic Psoriasis
is
characterized by intense redness, swelling and scaling, often accompanied by
itching and pain.
Inverse Psoriasis usually involves smooth, dry, red plaques located in the armpits, under the breasts, or in the folds of the genitals.
Psoriasis may start out to
be almost unnoticeable, progressing to the point where patients often report an
itching and/or burning sensation. In particular, plaque psoriasis usually begins
with small red bumps on the skin that progress to bigger, scaly patches that may
become itchy and uncomfortable. As the scales accumulate, pink to deep red
plaques with a white crust of silvery scales appear on the skin surface.
Causes of
Psoriasis
Psoriasis is caused when
your immune system does not work properly and starts attacking your own skin
cells. Some scientists believe that bacteria and fungi may activate psoriasis.
Heredity may also be involved. More than likely, a combination of factors may
cause it.
Treating Psoriasis
Psoriasis is considered genetic, and with that being understood, it is reasoned that it cannot be cured. However, it can be somewhat controlled, especially with the mild to moderate stages of psoriasis. Great Scott is not designed to apply to open sores. Great Scott can be used with psoriasis. If Great Scott doesn't help in your specific case, then a professional dermatologist should be consulted.
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